Bob Hague, a Central Florida artist, discusses the unique beauty of watercolor fine art painting and his adventures with the medium.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Watercolor – The Finish

The nose knows...It is so hard in watercolor to get all the values right on the nose, and with the added shadows, a challenge to say the least! I am pleased with this one and have called it finished.

This painting was accomplished with a limited palette which included only five colors. Red Rose Deep, Azo Yellow and three blues, Cerulean, Cobalt and Ultramarine. Some of the color mixing was allowed to occur on the paper. This color fusion is one of the interesting characteristics of watercolor art.

The lips and the bottom of the face were the last elements to be painted. Some interesting design element to note is the predominant eye is the center of interest. It is located in the golden mean. For me, this was a fun painting that captured her personality.

Bob, she's fabulous, as usual! I really love the light on her face and the lips are awesome...that top one! WOW! She kind of reminds me of my neice so that makes it extra special. Just love your work so much.